A junta column faced numerous casualties as it wasattacked by Arakan Army whilecoming down from Nga Sa Yine Chaung mountain in Minbya township of Rakhine State, said local residents.

A resident informed Narinjara News that on Thursday ataround 10:30 am, they heard two landmine explosions followed by continuousfiring in  between Minn village and Phar Pyo village near Nga Sa YineChaung mountain.

"Two landmine explosions were heard as thesoldiers were descending from the mountain. At least five soldiers werekilled," added the resident.

The villagers informed that no less than 10 otherswere also injured in the incident

However, Narinjara News is yet to authenticate the number ofcasualties. They revealed that soon after the landmine explosion they heard thesound of small arm firing.

Nga Sa Yine Chaung mountain is located on the easternside of Yar Maung bridge, which is around four miles north of Minbya township.The junta forces are usually stationed in the locality.

Furthermore, the residents also claimed that artilleryshells were fired from the junta's point-114 hill-based camp near Yar Maungbridge.